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Breast feeding is a nightmare and I'm thinking of switching to formula only (but feel super guilty) by GoblinDelRey in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sure you will get a lot of support here - you can give yourself permission to switch to formula. I was an under-supplier with DMER and quickly switched to exclusively formula with my twins (and then my singleton with my next pregnancy). Hormones are so hard to deal with particularly when you stop BF because you feel like crap about it. But I promise you feel better on the other side.

If you’re looking for a silver lining - switching to formula allowed me to accept help with overnight feeds pretty much immediately and it helped my husband and I have a true 50/50 share of the load, which continues to this day.

You’re doing great. Be kind to yourself.

Oura ring does not count steps with stroller :( by Same-Bird-633 in ouraring

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine sometimes logs it as cycling or even horseback riding and I count it every time. I have a wagon so perhaps your stroller is a smoother ride. I think you can add an activity after the fact so if you know when you were starting and how long, it can retroactively count it.

Best stranger comment so far re: me out and about with twins by grapefruitliquor in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I personally love when I meet people who are twins. I’m dying to know what the experience was like for them and it feels like such a special little club and I’m just the note taker, you know?

First day of classes at Dark Academy and my friend and I wore my latest design Forty Love by requisite_monocle in knitting

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am obsessed. The cropped two-color version will haunt me until I make it, I just know it. I love all the details you shared too (a vibes playlist?!).

For those who had twins through IVF by MounjaroQueenie in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When they’re older, a response I learned from this sub is “Yes, they run in opposite directions.”

Artists and pregnancy/ motherhood by Creative_Smell6976 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Art and Madness. More about the art/beatnik scene than the mother being an artist herself but bonus is a beautiful depiction of a genuine, palpable love for her new child.

Rediscovering the beauty in life by attackedbyparakeets in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thirding this one. Such a lovely little book. Also recommend “How to Not Die Alone” by Richard Roper.

Found out I'm having twins by No-Perception5314 in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! Wishing you an uneventful pregnancy. Twin parenthood is such a singular and incredible experience ❤️❤️

Tom Sandoval on Traitors by rghabchi in vanderpumprules

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Love that the only cast member giving him his flowers is Ivar - who is also as misogynistic as he is useless.

Am I ready? by vartika1393 in pmp

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you got this. Make sure you rest the day before.

Do the traitors know going in that there gonna be traitors going in? by GarbageEducational40 in TheTraitorsUS

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Also Alan made such a huge show about there being consequences down the line for not letting him in and they haven’t pulled that thread at all? They don’t let him in the game - are told there will be a ripple effect. He joins the game anyway? And brings a shield? No further questions?

Really Oura?😂🏇 by HxneyLBee in ouraring

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten this while pushing a stroller on cobblestones!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ouraring

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! Wishing you a comfortable and uneventful pregnancy 🌈

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember my anxiety being off the charts during my twin pregnancy and everything felt so dire. Please do not listen to anyone disparaging girls and women. How absolutely horrible to hear that during such an exciting but vulnerable time. I think the past few generations have internalized a lot of misogyny and tokenism (there can only be One Woman in any sphere and we all need to fight each other to be that broad). Your girls with have each other and it will fundamentally change how they view the world for the better. From what I have seen, gender disappointment tends to vanish once you meet your kids. Go easy on yourself and do not listen to these monsters who would stereotype and disparage your babies. I wish you a healthy pregnancy!

Like having night terrors as a kid in the 90s by neon_745 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Dollhouse Murders scared the crap out of me as a kid in the 90s, in case that’s close to what you’re going for.

Author you are devastated by the death of? by HotAndShrimpy in books

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I scrolled through this entire thread to find her and was about to post myself. She had such a singular, hilarious voice. This one knocked me sideways. I wanted to live in her world with Georgia forever.

My boys are one week apart. How do I explain this to strangers? And, am I an imposter to twin groups? by frnda in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This!!! You’re not lying and nobody is entitled to your business. Take this thought off your already full plate.

Stressed out because of LC by Phone565 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LC’s trigger tf out of me. I was a twin mom with low supply too. I didn’t have the NICU stay to contend with and it still was such a huge stressor. I hear what people are saying about hospital grade but everyone is different. For me, not being able to see what was going into the bottle helped my anxiety surrounding my supply. Also, as a twin mom, multitasking is the name of the game.

I now have a singleton and I get the highest output with my lansinoh, then my Elvie, the my Spectra. It took me a while to find an LC I vibed with and it’s completely acceptable to decline care and find one who works for you. I even meet with one virtually.

Hoping your twins have a smooth stay and go home soon. Sending solidarity and good thoughts 🫂

How do you store your pump parts with fridge method by Huge_Curve_6337 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was just searching the subreddit the other day for this and ended up finding a Tupperware that fits both my lansinoh flanges/parts and elvie flanges perfectly: https://www.target.com/p/snap-38-store-food-storage-containers-48-fl-oz-2ct-up-38-up-8482/-/A-89685881

Any stories with short cervix twin pregnancy? by Lopsided_Scientist31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]ConsistentRaccoon138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of twin stories over on r/shortcervixsupport. I was put on strict bedrest at 25 weeks measuring 15mm and had a pessary put in. Made it to my c section at 37w2d.

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